Cucumber Straight Eight Organic HEIRLOOM Seeds

Cucumis sativus

Item #3035

63 days. There is nothing more refreshing
than a cool cucumber. This older,
open pollinated variety is still
around because it is simply one of
the best! Vigorous vines produce
cylindrical, very straight crisp
cucumbers about 8" long. Who
can resist a salad of home-grown
sliced cucumber, tomatoes and
fresh mozzarella dressed with
olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and
pepper? Yum!

This packet sows
three 7-foot rows of
trellised cucumbers.

Seedling Image

Days to Emerge:5-10 days

Seed Depth:1/2"

Seed Spacing:
2 seeds every 12"

Row Spacing:
3'

Thinning:
When 3 leaves, thin to
1 plant every 12"

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED.
1 to 2 weeks after average last frost,
and when soil temperature is warm, at
least 60°F.

When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks
before average last frost

Harvesting: Pick Straight Eight regularly at 8" long or
smaller. Plants stop producing if there are overly mature
cucumbers on the vine. Cut the stem rather than pulling
at the fruit to break off. Once picked, immediately
immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat," which
increases the quality and life of picked fruit.